Extreme makeovers: College football edition

Updated 4:28 pm, Wednesday, August 14, 2013

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Baylor football coach Art Briles discusses the 2013 college football season during the NCAA college Big 12 Conference Football Media Days Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in Dallas, while the new metallic helmet for the Bears is on display. (AP Photo/Tim Sharp) less

Baylor football coach Art Briles discusses the 2013 college football season during the NCAA college Big 12 Conference Football Media Days Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in Dallas, while the new metallic helmet for ... more

Washington Huskies helmets 2013.
9/11 helmet University of Washington Huskies and University of Hawaii Warriors during a game at Husky Stadium in Seattle Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. (Photo by Andy Rogers/Red Box Pictures) less

Washington Huskies helmets 2013.
9/11 helmet University of Washington Huskies and University of Hawaii Warriors during a game at Husky Stadium in Seattle Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011. (Photo by Andy Rogers/Red Box ... more

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Memphis Tigers uniforms 2013.

Memphis Tigers uniforms 2013.

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Memphis Tigers uniforms 2013.

Memphis Tigers uniforms 2013.

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Memphis Tigers uniforms 2013.

Memphis Tigers uniforms 2013.

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Memphis Tigers uniforms 2013.

Memphis Tigers uniforms 2013.

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Memphis Tigers uniforms 2013.

Memphis Tigers uniforms 2013.

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North Carolina Tarheels uniforms 2013.

North Carolina Tarheels uniforms 2013.

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North Carolina Tarheels uniforms 2013.

North Carolina Tarheels uniforms 2013.

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North Carolina Tarheels uniforms 2013.

North Carolina Tarheels uniforms 2013.

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North Carolina Tarheels uniforms 2013.

North Carolina Tarheels uniforms 2013.

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Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles uniforms 2013.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles uniforms 2013.

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Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles uniforms 2013.

Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles uniforms 2013.

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West Virginia Mountaineers uniforms 2013.

West Virginia Mountaineers uniforms 2013.

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West Virginia Mountaineers uniforms 2013.

West Virginia Mountaineers uniforms 2013.

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Oregon State Beavers logo/uniforms 2013.

Oregon State Beavers logo/uniforms 2013.

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Oregon State Beavers logo/uniforms 2013.

Oregon State Beavers logo/uniforms 2013.

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This undated photo provided by the University of Connecticut via Nike on Thursday, April 18, 2013, shows the school's new NCAA college football uniform. The new uniform comes out of a marketing partnership between the school's athletic department and Nike, which helped design it at no cost to the school. (AP Photo/Nike via University of Connecticut, Todd Eckelman) less

This undated photo provided by the University of Connecticut via Nike on Thursday, April 18, 2013, shows the school's new NCAA college football uniform. The new uniform comes out of a marketing partnership ... more

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This undated photo provided by the University of Connecticut via Nike on Thursday, April 18, 2013, shows the school's new NCAA college football uniform. The new uniform comes out of a marketing partnership between the school's athletic department and Nike, which helped design it at no cost to the school. (AP Photo/Nike via University of Connecticut, Todd Eckelman) less

This undated photo provided by the University of Connecticut via Nike on Thursday, April 18, 2013, shows the school's new NCAA college football uniform. The new uniform comes out of a marketing partnership ... more

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In this Thursday, April 18, 2013, photo provided by the University of Connecticut, UConn's Lyle McCombs models the school's new NCAA college football uniform in Storrs, Conn. The new uniform comes out of a marketing partnership between the school's athletic department and Nike, which helped design it at no cost to the school. (AP Photo/University of Connecticut, Stephen Slade) less

In this Thursday, April 18, 2013, photo provided by the University of Connecticut, UConn's Lyle McCombs models the school's new NCAA college football uniform in Storrs, Conn. The new uniform comes out of a ... more

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This image released by the University of California at Berkeley athletic department shows their new football uniform designed by Nike. On Wednesday April 10, 2013 the athletic department introduced Cal's new uniforms in football, volleyball and basketball designed by Nike, as well as a new look for the Golden Bear. (AP Photo/University of California Berkeley, Nike) less

This image released by the University of California at Berkeley athletic department shows their new football uniform designed by Nike. On Wednesday April 10, 2013 the athletic department introduced Cal's new ... more

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This image released by the University of California at Berkeley athletic department shows their new logo of the Golden Bear. On Wednesday April 10, 2013 the athletic department introduced Cal's new uniforms in football, volleyball and basketball designed by Nike, as well as a new look for the Golden Bear. (AP Photo/University of California at Berkeley) less

This image released by the University of California at Berkeley athletic department shows their new logo of the Golden Bear. On Wednesday April 10, 2013 the athletic department introduced Cal's new uniforms in ... more

Baylor: The Bears' new helmet was the hit of Big 12 media days last month. But when it was brought into the room, it still looked like a bauble rescued from "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom."

Indiana: Coach Kevin Wilson is trying anything he can to make his program relevant in the state — from putting the state seal on one set of helmets to stealing the Hoosiers' iconic candy-stripe pattern from basketball warm-ups for his chrome helmets.

Connecticut: How much will UConn's players really intimidate opposing players with the cheesy Husky design over the crown of the helmet?

Oregon State: The Beavers always are in the shadow of Nike U. across state. But shouldn't Mike Riley have known better than picking out those gaudy, multi-colored facemasks?

Nebraska: The Cornhuskers will pay homage to their "Blackshirt" tradition by wearing black jerseys. But what happens if the defense has a bad game? Does Bo Pelini burn the black jerseys after the game?

Ole Miss: Texas fans will distinctly recognize the Rebels when they visit Austin. It's spelled out for them, with "Rebels" stenciled along their uniform pants.

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Washington: Coach Steve Sarkisian needs something — anything — to make his program relevant. The gold helmets are a nice touch, particularly with the Huskies moving back into their refurbished stadium.